How do I identify Moorish Revival furniture?

Moorish Revival furniture is recognisable through dense geometric inlay, mother-of-pearl accents, and pierced woodwork. These pieces often take octagonal or hexagonal forms designed to catch the eye. Originating in the nineteenth century, this style reflects European fascination with North African and Middle Eastern design. Makers utilised dark timbers to contrast sharply against pale bone and shell ornamentation.

Where were these tables used originally?

In nineteenth and early twentieth-century homes, these tables functioned primarily as occasional pieces in reception rooms, smoking rooms, and studies. Their exotic aesthetic suited the Victorian taste for eclectic interior decoration. Owners often placed them beneath lamps or used them to display decorative objects such as bronzes and ceramics. Their compact proportions made them versatile for placement beside seating.

How do I care for inlaid wooden tables?

Inlaid wooden tables require stable indoor humidity to prevent the timber from warping and the delicate bone or mother-of-pearl elements from loosening. Gentle dusting with a dry microfibre cloth preserves the intricate surface. Avoid applying modern liquid polishes that can seep into the openwork joints and degrade old adhesives. Waxing should be done sparingly and only on unlacquered wooden surfaces.

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These pieces capture the ornate artistry of antique orientalist table design, offering collectors intricate inlaid patterns and exotic forms from past centuries.

Very Nice, Early Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Elephant of Large Size

19th century

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Very Nice, Early Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Elephant of Large Size

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French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, in the Turkish Taste

19th century

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French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, in the Turkish Taste

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Pair of Figures of Assyrian King Sardanapalus and Queen

1920 - 1940

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Pair of Figures of Assyrian King Sardanapalus and Queen

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Very Nice, Early Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Elephant of Large Size

French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, in the Turkish Taste

Pair of Figures of Assyrian King Sardanapalus and Queen

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